Course Content

Learn how to speak, understand, read and write French in a top-rated central London institution.

This short course is an introduction to the French language and way of life for the purpose of practical communication.

You'll develop essential speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as a solid understanding of the structure of the language.

Whether you're learning French for travelling, working abroad or with foreign companies, the French Beginners course will enable you to communicate confidently on a basic level in everyday situations, socialise and not feel out of place in the country you are visiting.

This French Beginners evening course runs over three terms which progressively build on one another. Lessons take place once a week for two hours. Each term is 10 weeks long. You have the choice of enrolling for the course on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. All of our French language courses are taught by highly experienced language lecturers who are also native speakers.

LEVEL:

Term 1of the French Year 1 course is aimed at complete Beginners - for students with no prior knowledge of the language.

Term 2 and Term 3of this course are aimed at students with some basic knowledge of the language. If you would like to join the French Year 1 course in January or April, please make sure you have the correct level by using our online guidelines.

If you're a complete beginner and you have missed the October enrolment, you can join theFrench Beginners Fast-Trackcourse in January. You will cover the course materials of Terms 1 and 2 in one term. You will then be able to join Term 3 of French Beginners Year 1.

If you've missed the January enrolment, you can join the French Beginners Summer Intensive (Year 1) in Term 3 (end April / start May). You'll cover the course materials of Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 in one term.

Why choose the French Beginners short course?

Delivered by native speakers, our French Beginners short course is taught over ten weekly evening sessions in the heart of London.

Challenging but rewarding, the French Beginners course is perfectly suited to those working full time or anyone looking to improve their language skills and knowledge.

Tutor Info

Tuesday course:

Frédéric Fournier qualified some years ago at the Sorbonne University in Paris. He has been teaching French as a foreign language in London for the past fifteen years at several institutions such as Westminster University, The City Literary Institute and the European Bank for Research and Development.

Wednesday course:

Agnès Shepherd studied at University College London. She has been teaching French as a foreign language for the past 18 years in a broad spectrum of institutions such as Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, University of Westminster, Havering Sixth Form College, Axa CS and EDF Energy. She also runs her own French Workshops. Agnès has a light touch approach to teaching making students' participation a priority, creating a relaxed atmosphere in which students can thrive.

Eligibility

No prior knowledge required if you want to start in the autumn. If you wish to join this French evening course in January or April, please check your level by using our online guidelines before enrolling as some basic knowledge is expected.

English Requirements

You will need to respond to instructions and read course documents in English.

Teaching and Assessment

The emphasis in the Beginners French course is on listening and speaking. The lessons focus on language that is required in authentic situations.

Classroom activities during this evening course will include: role-playing, class room discussion, pair and group work, work on pronunciation and intonation as well as grammar in context. Listening to audio clips and watching videos are an important element in our lessons. More comprehensive grammar exercises and reading texts are generally set as homework.

Your progress will be assessed on an on-going basis through homework and performance in class. You will receive verbal feedback from your lecturer when appropriate and written feedback with your homework. All evaluation will take place in a relaxed and informal setting.